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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Natural Flea and Tick Repellent-- What's the Buzz?

Kwit Yer Itchin' Week continues with What's the Buzz-- a look at a natural insect repellent.What if you could spritz your dog with something safe...and effective? Earthheart inc has created a natural insect repellent that claims to be just that. Buzz Guard is safe for both humans and dogs, and you can spray directly onto clothing, skin or fur. I tried Buzz Guard on Kelly and was pleased to find that a light spritzing wasn't heavy or messy. Outside, the mosquitoes and flies left us alone. It's more difficult to tell about fleas and ticks, since they are impossible to spot in the grass, and just as difficult to locate on Kelly's heavily furred body!

Thanks for all the info on the repellants this week. This looks more like what I was hoping to use, I wonder if it's available in the UK? After a vet visit today we were advised to frontline every 4 weeks as we have a bad tick problem this year, not happy with that! Will do some more investigating I think x

Now this does sound interesting! I like that it works for humans and animals. I am always looking for a good insect repellent. Maybe it would help boost the cat for the brief periods he goes outside. I'll have to look for this, thanks!

Use a very similar natural product on our boys. When we go into heavily wooded/buggy areas I have a natural dish soap cintronella mix that I use too. All those checmical flea control agents really scare the bejesus out of me.